Nintendo is selling replacement Wii U gamepads, but only in Japan

Nintendo is now selling Wii U GamePads separately from the console, but only in Japan for the time being.

Starting today, Wii U owners can buy GamePads from Nintendo’s online store for 12,800 Yen, roughly the equivalent of $115. It’s worth noting that the touchpad controller is region-locked, so if you’re in need of a new GamePad in other territories this device won’t be usable on your Wii U, and Nintendo has yet to announce any similar offering outside of Japan.